Are you torn between an electric skateboard and a traditional skateboard?
Whether you are a purist of traditional skateboarding, an early e-boarder, or simply curious, here are some points of comparison between electric and traditional skateboards.
Ease of use
The electric skateboard is more easily and quickly accessible to beginners.
It indeed takes less time to understand and master an electric skateboard. Moving forward with a remote control instead of pushing with your foot helps maintain balance and reduces the risk of falling.
“It’s just awesome, the learning curve is super fast.” Jérémy B. (Halokee single - Elwing)
"The feeling of gliding is amazing. I want to point out that I was a complete beginner, I had never touched a skateboard before (now intermediate in 2 months). It took me 15 minutes to get the hang of it and turn well." Yacine B. (Nimbus dual - Elwing)
Distance and long rides
If you choose your skateboard for commuting, an electric skateboard will be a good ally for longer trips, with hills or on rougher roads by adding all-terrain wheels. It helps reduce fatigue, go further without effort—you just enjoy the ride. The long-range battery with better autonomy also allows you to extend the distance traveled even more.
“I use the Halokee Dual every day to get to work and I’m totally convinced, both by the power of its two motors which offer smooth and fast acceleration even uphill, and by the stability and maneuverability of the longboard. I chose the long-range battery which offers good autonomy allowing me to make the round trip to my workplace, about 20 km.” Flo (Halokee Dual - Elwing)
Speed
An electric skateboard allows for faster travel speeds than a traditional skateboard. The remotes can offer different speed levels, reaching up to 32 km/h in sport mode.
“Great sensations, it’s smooth but it really speeds up.” Quentin D. (Nimbus dual - Elwing)
Price
Electric skateboards include additional components such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic control systems that add to their production cost and, consequently, their sale price. Prices vary significantly depending on the models (cruiser, longboard, surfskate, skateboard), motors (single or dual), battery type (standard or long-range), trucks, wheels, deck…
An electric skateboard is therefore more expensive than a traditional skateboard but can remain affordable with a good value for money.
“The skateboard is very beautiful, sturdy, with a retro design. Excellent value for money. 👌 “ Anthony M. (Nimbus dual - Elwing)
“Excellent value for money. It’s beautiful, light, high-performing, and much more...” Geoffrey O. (Halokee dual - Elwing)
Emotion and sensations
Beyond the rational arguments, skateboarding remains above all a matter of emotions and sensations. And electric skateboarding is no exception...
An emotion we seek from the past, reliving teenage sensations, memories of endless ollies and skateparks with friends?
"I’m 46 and returning to skateboarding with my boys and also purely for the pleasure of rediscovering the sensations of the past. At the slightest chance to race and when it’s dry, of course, I leave my bike aside to grab my helmet, gloves, and skateboard." David M. (Nimbus single - Elwing)
An emotion of the present, drawn from the sensation of the moment—the wind, the sound of the wheels, the speed, the feeling of gliding?
“Awesome, really pleasantly surprised. A smooth glide close to snowboarding." Clément S. (Staco dual - Elwing)
Or an emotion drawn from a futuristic projection, proud to have a cutting-edge means of transport, the hoverboard from Back to the Future?
"I always dreamed of having the hoverboard from Back to the Future... I may not be riding a hoverboard yet, but I’m riding a Nimbus single motor + long-range battery with almost perfect dimensions to cross Paris." David M. (Nimbus single - Elwing)
To sum up, electric skateboard or traditional skateboard: it all depends on your use and desires.
If you prioritize the pure skateboarding experience, creativity in tricks, and a lower initial cost, a traditional skateboard might be a better choice. But if you seek convenience, ease of use, and the ability to cover long distances, an electric skateboard is more suitable. The sensations remain the same.
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